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hairless dog

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Fennel Fri 20-Mar-20 10:42:57

I passed a young woman walking her completely bald dog this morning. I thought the poor creature must be cold as it's frosty here, but she (the dog) was running about, quite frisky.
Is this a special breed? Or does the dog have alopecia?

Ellianne Fri 20-Mar-20 10:54:46

grin I think there are hairless dogs just like there hairless cats, but I couldn't tell you the name of the breed. I wish our over hairy dog could offer some of his excess!

nanasam Fri 20-Mar-20 11:00:43

That could have been a Chinese Crested dog - funny little things to look at, let alone stroke, it feels really weird!

Hetty58 Fri 20-Mar-20 11:01:33

There are several hairless breeds, with Chinese crested popular around here. They look so chilly and pathetic without their coats - but are great as hot water bottles!

blondenana Fri 20-Mar-20 11:01:51

Chinese crested hairless dogs,are a breed,i wouldn't want one,i like fur on my pets smile

Ellianne Fri 20-Mar-20 11:20:07

blondenana me too, but not on the carpet and furniture!